Long Bay College Long Bay College

L1 Earth and Space Science

L1ESS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Pringle.

Earth and Space Science is a core science subject where students will develop an understanding of fundamental astronomical and geological concepts. The course includes concepts on planetary system formation, astronomical cycles and the effects of these on planet earth. We will investigate how the earth’s different spheres interact and how the dynamics of these are altered by an environmental issue. Students will learn to apply knowledge of earth and space ideas to help explain aspects of the natural world.

Faculties:

Science


Pathway

L2 Earth & Space Science



			
					
					Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)
										
EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:

In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.

As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:

- 2B8 Hardcover Exercise Book



CONTRIBUTIONS:

Course Contributions qualify for a tax rebate from IRD:

(https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations/submit-a-donation-receipt).

										

						

							
								

									Description
									Type
									Value
								

							
							
															

									Indicative Course Contribution for resources and materials
									Contribution
									$50.00
								

														
							
								

									$50.00
								

							
						

					

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.